Siamundo Posted November 4, 2018 Share #1 Posted November 4, 2018 Too bad this happened. No telling when it was done or by whom. Based on the squadron's history, this may have possibly been a circa 1972-1973 party suit. Looks like the 429th TFS was probably direct embroidered on the chest. The flag too was just cut away with the original material still on the back. The 347th TFW has a Velcro back so it may have come off a different garment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siamundo Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted November 4, 2018 There is a very slim chance there might still be more pieces available. Waiting to hear back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted November 6, 2018 Share #3 Posted November 6, 2018 Nice stuff, but very sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted November 6, 2018 Share #4 Posted November 6, 2018 I agree with the time frame. But, you never know why the patches were removed. The suit could have been ruined and removing the patches saved something. I have had two like that, one with the legs eaten off and another used as a costume that was cut up and painted. The 3 patches were untouched though. If the suit wasn't compromised though it's a crime. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siamundo Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted November 8, 2018 Thanks Randy. The person I bought these from was not a military or patch collector and didn't know much about them. No telling who did it or why. For all I know it could have been the Vet himself maybe making a shadow box or frame display for his service. As you saw, maybe the suit was damaged so the insignia was salvaged and the rest trashed. Unfortunately no name or name tag was present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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